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Charles County Household Hazardous Waste Day

Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Charles County Department of Public Works in La Plata, Charles County, Maryland.

Address: 10430 Audie Lane, La Plata, MD 20646
Hours: First Saturday of each month, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Who can use it: Charles County residents
Cost: Free
Appointment: Not stated
Phone: 301-932-3599

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Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Charles County Department of Public Works at 301-932-3599 before you load the car.

What you can bring

✓Paint
✓Batteries
–Motor oil
–Antifreeze
✓Gasoline
✓Fluorescent bulbs
✕Electronics
–Propane
✓Pesticides
✓Pool chemicals

✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.

Accepted (official list)Automotive fluids; transmission fluid; brake fluid; rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries; cleaning supplies; CFLs; degreasers; diesel fuel; fertilizer; fluorescent tubes; gasoline; herbicides; LED light bulbs; mercury; oil-based paint; pesticides; pool chemicals; rust removers; poisons

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)Biological or medical waste; commercial waste; electronics; latex paint; drugs

Limits

The source does not list quantity limits.

Rules and residency

Who can use itCharles County residents

Note from the sourceA monthly collection day at the Department of Public Works on Audie Lane.

Directions

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Nearby alternatives

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FAQ

Who can use Charles County Household Hazardous Waste Day?

Charles County residents

Is it free?

Free

Do I need an appointment?

The source does not say. Call 301-932-3599 to check.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: oil-based paint. Not accepted: latex paint.

Can I bring batteries?

Accepted: rechargeable batteries. Accepted: lithium batteries.

What will they turn away?

Biological or medical waste; commercial waste; electronics; latex paint; drugs

Last checked Sun, Oct 25, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:

Coordinates: not geocoded. See something out of date? Report a correction.